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The Brooke Emma says:I became involved with the Brooke in the summer of 2002 when I went to Egypt to see their work for myself. I am now an ambassador for the charity and really cannot speak highly enough of them. They work relentlessly to improve the lives of working equines in the world’s poorest communities. In this country vets work very hard and our job can be very stressful but the conditions that the Brooke vets work in are some of the most difficult you could imagine. I am constantly amazed at their dedication to their job. In the time I have been involved with the Brooke I have seen for myself that the money they receive goes directly to where it is needed most and I have seen the massive difference that the vets are making on a daily basis. Mush of what we would call ‘cruelty’ in these countries is due to lack of education and extreme poverty. The simple fact is that if the horse or donkey doesn’t work, the family doesn’t eat and I think this is something that very few of us will ever fully understand. The owners of the equines struggle from day to day but with the teaching from the Brooke they can have pride in their animals and as a knock- on effect they become more prosperous because their animals are more productive. I love the fact that by helping the animals the charity benefits so many of the people and their families. Give them some money! Brooke says: Since it was founded 70 years ago the Brooke Hospital for Animals has helped millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and the countless people who depend upon them. Operating in Egypt, India, Jordan and Pakistan, the Brooke delivers a unique blend of direct and very practical veterinary and welfare services through a network of mobile teams and field clinics. With more than 500 staff working in the field, the Brooke is by far the largest charity of its kind. Between six and twenty people may depend upon a working horse, donkey or mule to make a living. By treating these animals and training their owners, the Brooke's vital work also makes an enormous difference to millions of poor people. The Brooke actively seeks to prevent health and welfare problems from arising in the first place, by educating and training the people who rely on their animals for survival. In addition to the veterinary work, our teams also undertake practical research to ensure the Brooke solutions remain effective, appropriate and sustainable. Every day the Brooke treats horses, donkeys and mules that are sick, injured or exhausted. They may have been hurt on the roads or fallen sick due to lack of water, shade or proper rest; they may have become lame because no one has cared for their feet; they may have developed an infected wound because of an inadequate saddle or harness. Whatever the reason, the impact remains the same - a sick or exhausted animal is far less able to handle the stress of work and recover from an injury or illness. This can have devastating repercussions, with thousands of animals not surviving to the next working day. But these problems are not insurmountable. The Brooke has discovered that around 80% of ailments suffered by horses, donkeys and mules are caused by owner ignorance and poverty, and are preventable. This is why education is at the core of what we do, alongside the provision of free veterinary care. Over the past year our veterinary, welfare and education programmes have reached some 500,000 working horses, donkeys and mules supporting poor communities in the developing world. The impact of our work is far-reaching, with the benefit of good welfare messages and basic health care techniques being felt far beyond our immediate areas of operation. We want to help more animals and the people who depend upon them. The Brooke will achieve this by forging partnerships with other organisations working across the world in poor communities that depend upon working equines. The Brooke is committed to sharing solutions which have proved to be most effective in alleviating the suffering of working animals. It is this suffering which motivates us and our many supporters. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries, comments or feedback, by calling our supporter services team on +44 (0) 20 7930 0210, or fax us on +44 (0) 20 7930 2386. Alternatively you write to us at: Brooke Hospital for Animals 21 Panton Street London SW1Y 4DR Website: www.thebrooke.org Other contacts: Legacies Lynne Nesbit 020 7968 0807 Corporates, Trusts and Organisations Georgina Howson 020 7968 0820 Supporter groups and fundraising events Amy Leitch 020 7968 0832 Media & PR Niki Austin 020 7968 0833 |   © Simeon Francis  © Simeon Francis   
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